Not metaphorically—literally. A report card. A letter. A photograph. Each one demands a verdict: Keep me. Save me. Pass me on. Or let me go. As I prepare to relocate, I find myself standing in ...

Shepherding is not a neutral occupation. It is a spiritual discipline. It requires patience, attentiveness, gentleness, and restraint. Animals cannot be persuaded by rhetoric or commanded by fear.

Both paths reflect a shared aim. Reward and punishment are educational means, guiding the soul toward its highest potential.